Malefactor
Malefactor noun - A person who has committed a crime.
Usage example: the victim was able to give a clear description of the malefactor to the police
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Synonyms for Malefactor
Mobster and malefactor are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mobster" instead a noun "Malefactor".
Mobster
Mobster noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.
Usage example: the mobster threatened to break his legs if he didn't pay up
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Synonyms for Mobster
Malefactor and mobster are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Malefactor" instead a noun "Mobster".
Nearby Word: mob
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Mobster and Malefactor. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 27, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/malefactor/mobster
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